The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) is inviting teams to join them for their latest charity golf day to raise vital funds for their service.
The event is taking place on 2 September at Barnard Castle Golf Club, where the lady captain Janet Graham has chosen GNAAS as her charity of the year.
All participants will receive a breakfast bun with tea or coffee on arrival before a shotgun start at 10.30am with 18 holes of golf.
Competitions during the day include nearest the pin, longest drive and beat the pro.
Teams will be able to refuel after their game with a two-course dinner in the clubhouse followed by presentations, and there will also be a raffle.
Ruth Davey, event co-ordinator, said: “It’s great to have the support of the lady captain and everyone else at the club. Our last golf day was greatly restricted due to COVID so we’re really looking forward to celebrating this year’s event properly with up to 24 teams taking part.”
Entry costs are £240 per team of four, and there are also sponsorship opportunities.
Andy Mawson, director of operations and paramedic at GNAAS said: “Thanks to the support of the public, we have remained operational throughout the pandemic and ensured we are there for the most critically ill and injured patients in the region.
“Unfortunately over the last year there’s been a downturn in fundraising income, so we’re hoping to see as many people as possible at our golf day.
“Even if you can’t make it, there are opportunities to sponsor a hole for £100, which could potentially pay for our team to perform a life-saving blood transfusion for a patient.”
For those interested in signing up a team or becoming a sponsor, visit: gna.as/charity-golf-day or call 01325 487 263 to find out more.
